On this day a year ago, I finished radiation. I shouldn't be looking back. I shouldn't be thinking about my wig wearing days.

I can't help it though. I do look back and compare and ponder.

​It's what I do.

Today

Today instead of radiation, I went to a Christmas lunch with my book club. We talked about a million things, which is why I love this group. I didn't think about December 2016. But later I thought about my own odd anniversary and I dragged out the photo from our gathering, a year earlier. We 6 looked pretty much the same in both photos... except my half-wig and my scarf are gone and I have curly hair.

Much has happened in all our lives in 12 months. For me, there have been travels and weddings and graduations and celebrations and a 60th birthday. A lot has happened with my hair, too!

​Yay, for this year of odd hair growth!

Here's a little slide show, starting with my bald head and ending on December 13, 2017.

No Fuss Hair!

Cheers for a year and a half without hairdryers and styling. Those darn curls are still unpredictable and a little scary at times, but they are easy.

After I shower, I grab this old wig comb and give my wet hair a couple swipes. My attempts to dry and style only make things worse, so I've learned to embrace the surprise! How will it dry, today?

So as I look back on 12 months, I have to smile. The hair growth has been slower and a little more frustrating than I ever expected. But it has made this year entertaining and memorable! On New Year's Eve I will privately toast to my Crazy Hair Year!

NotSoHappy List​I can't make it through this cancer thing without venting. So, I'll throw out the things that I'm not happy about. But since I'm basically a positive person, I might add a few "but at leasts..."

UPDATE: It's October 2017. It's been a year since I've completed chemo. My life is not focused on cancer, but I have continued blogging. Cancer will always be a part of my life, but luckily my complaints and concerns are few. I do still have a little fun, venting!